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Osaka: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

By Osaka Food Tours, Inc.
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $39 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Discover the seafood markets, taste testing some delicious local produce
  • Marvel at the ancient winding alleys where only locals enjoy & get entertained
  • Admire the central, dazzling Dotonbori river while eating takoyaki with a drink
  • Be intrigued by Osaka's America town, or what Japan thinks of America haha
  • Go to the unique retro zone where you'll see a different side of Osaka & Japan

Activity location

    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 2-chōme-2-8 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0076, Japan | Meet your guide at exit 24 of Namba metro(subway) station at the top of the stairs, where you can see the vehicles. The guide will be standing there. lf you see a "exit 24", next to the "Bo Concept" sign, you are at the right place. OR we can meet at your hotel if it is at a central location. Please give us your hotel address by the day before to check if we can pick up. However its much better to meet at our chosen location to make best use of your time.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Hotspots and Hidden Gems Group Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Choose this option to join a group tour with up to 12 participants.

Language options: English
Price details
$39.09 x 1 Adult$39.09
Total
Price is $39.09
Hotspots and Hidden Gems 3-Hour Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$124.30 x 1 Adult$124.30
Total
Price is $124.30
Hotspots and Hidden Gems 4-Hour Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Choose this option to enjoy a longer private tour that includes a visit to a knife shop, visiting additional authentic restaurant alleys, deeper exploration of the Dotonbori River area, Osaka Castle and more.

Language options: English
Price details
$160.28 x 1 Adult$160.28
Total
Price is $160.28
Hotspots and Hidden Gems 5-Hour Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Discover: Kuromon Markets, Shinsaibashi shopping area, Shinsekai retro zone, a knife lesson & experience, alleys of Dotonbori area, Osaka Castle, Block Printing displays, Denden electronics/camera, Doguyasuji Chef's street etc

Language options: English
Starting time: 4:00pm
Price details
$228.97 x 1 Adult$228.97
Total
Price is $228.97

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Walking tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Insider recommendations on local eateries
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snack
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Takoyaki ball (battered octopus snack)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Can of drink from vending machine
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Luggage or large bags
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Pregnant women

What you can expect

Gain great insight by slipping through a hidden maze of bars and restaurants in central Osaka, completely hidden to tourists. After check out haunts loved by locals, even passing cobblestones winding alleys. Here you'll get to taste the famous Takoyaki (octopus batter balls) on us. It will be complemented with a can of drink too.

Next, we'll step into the traditional Kuromon Ichiba Market, a seafood market where top chefs head to purchase their fresh ingredients every day. We'll explain all the oddities and deliciousness and do some taste testing as well.

Then, leave the hustle and bustle of the busy market behind as you duck into quiet off the beaten paths to uncover a mystic temple and its centuries-old unique history while passing boutique eateries and hidden shops.

As you continue your Osaka journey, prepare yourself for a sensory overload as you navigate wacky larger-than-life billboards highlighting modern Japanese culture. Follow your guide through the central Dotonbori area and listen to interesting personal stories and local history about Osaka as you go.

Then, get a glimpse into what the Japanese think of American culture when you visit America-mura before heading to the old Shinsekai neighborhood. Admire the intriguing mix of crazy fishing restaurants and ancient Japanese gaming parlors.

The 3hr group tour (max of 9 guests) gives a quick, exciting overview of the charms of Osaka. We all meet in Namba Metro Station, exit 24, top of the stairs.

Choose a more indepth experience by opting for the 4hr, 5hr and 7hr private tour (which is totally personalized to your liking) and visit such places as a knife shop for a private demonstration and lesson of world famous Japanese knife.
Explore even more alleys filled with authentic restaurants, and discover the East Shinsaibashi foodie zone. Also go to the Museum of housing & Living and peek at how the locals used to live in the olden times to the present.
On these 4hr, 5hr and 7hr private tours we can also visit Osaka Castle. As well as go the the historic and serene Shitennoji, Japan's oldest Temple.

Our private tours can have hotel pick up in the central areas of Osaka.

Location

Activity location

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    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 2-chōme-2-8 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0076, Japan | Meet your guide at exit 24 of Namba metro(subway) station at the top of the stairs, where you can see the vehicles. The guide will be standing there. lf you see a "exit 24", next to the "Bo Concept" sign, you are at the right place. OR we can meet at your hotel if it is at a central location. Please give us your hotel address by the day before to check if we can pick up. However its much better to meet at our chosen location to make best use of your time.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 2-chōme-2-8 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0076, Japan | Meet your guide at exit 24 of Namba metro(subway) station at the top of the stairs, where you can see the vehicles. The guide will be standing there. lf you see a "exit 24", next to the "Bo Concept" sign, you are at the right place. OR we can meet at your hotel if it is at a central location. Please give us your hotel address by the day before to check if we can pick up. However its much better to meet at our chosen location to make best use of your time.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 2-chōme-2-8 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0076, Japan | Meet your guide at exit 24 of Namba metro(subway) station at the top of the stairs, where you can see the vehicles. The guide will be standing there. lf you see a "exit 24", next to the "Bo Concept" sign, you are at the right place. OR we can meet at your hotel if it is at a central location. Please give us your hotel address by the day before to check if we can pick up. However its much better to meet at our chosen location to make best use of your time.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 2-chōme-2-8 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0076, Japan | Meet your guide at exit 24 of Namba metro(subway) station at the top of the stairs, where you can see the vehicles. The guide will be standing there. lf you see a "exit 24", next to the "Bo Concept" sign, you are at the right place. OR we can meet at your hotel if it is at a central location. Please give us your hotel address by the day before to check if we can pick up. However its much better to meet at our chosen location to make best use of your time.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan